Intergovernmental Advisor

The Intergovernmental Advisor position at the City of Guelph is a permanent, full-time role that requires a university degree or college diploma in a related discipline and considerable experience in government relations, advocacy, and Indigenous relations work. The successful candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city and support policy and legislative analysis and coordination.

Requirements

• Completion of a university degree or college diploma in Public Administration, Political Science, Indigenous Studies, Law or a related discipline
• Considerable experience in government relations, advocacy, and Indigenous relations work
• Ability to network and build relationships at varying levels
• Awareness of current intergovernmental issues, trends, and developments
• Highly developed research, analysis and policy recommendation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, networking, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Knowledge of change management practices
• Past municipal, provincial, federal and/or Indigenous government experience would be considered an asset
• Grant writing experience would be considered an asset
• French language skills considered an asset

Benefits

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental leave top up program
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs